FirePro M6100 vs UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

FirePro M6100

2014Core: 1100 MHz
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UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

2022Boost: 1400 MHz
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FirePro M6100 vs UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

FirePro M6100 vs UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen): Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro M6100

2014

Why buy it

  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

  • 2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 900% higher power demand at 150W vs 15W.

UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

2022

Why buy it

  • FirePro M6100 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 15W instead of 150W, a 135W reduction.
  • More future proof: Gen. 12 (2021−2023) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2022 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.2% in PassMark G3D (2,500 vs 2,495), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 10nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro M6100 vs UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro M6100

The FirePro M6100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 27 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1100 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,495 points.

Intel

UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

The UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1400 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,500 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro M6100 scores 2,495 and the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) reaches 2,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M6100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) uses Gen. 12, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 896 (FirePro M6100) vs 64 (UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)).

FeatureFirePro M6100UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
G3D Mark Score
2,495
2,500
Architecture
GCN 2.0
Gen. 12
Process Node
28 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
896+1300%
64

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro M6100UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M6100 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) carries 0 MB. FirePro M6100 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro M6100 and System on the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen).

FeatureFirePro M6100UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M6100 draws 150W versus the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)'s 15W — a 163.6% difference. The UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6100) vs 1W (UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureFirePro M6100UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
TDP
150W
15W-90%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
85
Perf/Watt
16.6
166.7+904%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro M6100 came in at $0, while the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) launched at $0. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (FirePro M6100) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)) — the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) offers NaN% better value. The newer card here is UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) (2022 vs 2014).

FeatureFirePro M6100UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
MSRP
$0
$0
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
Infinity
Codename
Emerald
Alder Lake Xe
Release
May 27 2014
January 4 2022
Ranking
#638
#599

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